Dishwasher Diagnostics
Maytag Dishwasher
Maytag Dishwasher
Error Codes
Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.
Enter the code shown on your dishwasher display
Is it safe to keep using it?
Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.
Can error codes be reset?
Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.
When should I stop using it?
Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.
Error Code Directory
Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps
Low
Medium
High
Code
Meaning
Severity
Common Symptom
F0E1
Control communication loss
Medium
Panel may show F0E1 or flicker; no cycle will start.
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F2E2
Stuck key on control panel
Low
Touchpad shows F2E2 and ignores further input.
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F3E1
Wash pump / motor fault
Medium
Tub fills but spray arms do not rotate; no wash action audible.
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F3E2
Motor control fault
Medium
JetClean begins the wash but motor speed is erratic; F3E2 appears mid-cycle.
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F5E1
OWI optical water sensor fault
Medium
OWI failure causes the control to default to max cycle time since it cannot verify wash water is clean enough to drain.
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F6E1
No water detected
Medium
The JetClean starts normally but no water enters the tub; F6E1 displays 2–3 minutes into the cycle.
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F6E2
Water flow out of range
Medium
The fill phase begins but the water flow rate is reported as abnormal, causing the cycle to stop within minutes.
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F7E1
Flow meter fault
Medium
The dishwasher begins to fill but stops within 2-3 minutes because the flow meter detects no water movement.
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F8E1
Heater fault — not heating
Medium
JetClean cycles complete but water never reached target temperature; food residue remains on dishes.
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F8E4
Heater relay stuck
High
Tub temperature rises well above the target 140°F.
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F9E1
Diverter motor fault
Medium
JetClean cannot switch between spray zones; only one rack is getting spray water.
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LOC
Control lock engaged
Low
The control panel ignores all button presses because the child lock feature has been activated.
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